Matt Colletta

I’m Matt “Checkmate” Colletta. I’ve been playing poker professionally since about 2004.

As one of the poker pros on UpswingPoker.com, my goal here is to help transform at least one hobbyist poker player into a self made millionaire.

Video of Doug Beatboxing!

By Matt Colletta / May 11, 2016

Help Save Tom Dwan!

By Matt Colletta / April 18, 2016

What Separates Good Poker Players From the Best (Explained by Doug Polk)

By Matt Colletta / April 8, 2016

New California Online Poker Bill Introduced

By Matt Colletta / February 23, 2016

New York To Pass iGaming Bill?

By Matt Colletta / February 14, 2016

Russian Poker… It’s Back(?)

By Matt Colletta / January 25, 2016

Women In Poker Hall of Fame Accepting Nominees for 2016

By Matt Colletta / January 20, 2016

How To Use Your Opponent’s Ego Against Them

By Matt Colletta / October 27, 2015

5 Reasons to SHUT Your Big Mouth

By Matt Colletta / October 13, 2015

How to Listen for Keywords That Reveal Your Opponent’s Leaks

By Matt Colletta / October 10, 2015

How To Think About Poker Ranges Like a Pro

By Matt Colletta / August 21, 2015

Other Strategy Games Make Your Poker Game Stronger

By Matt Colletta / June 22, 2015

How to Play Your Big Blind vs a Small Blind Open

By Matt Colletta / May 21, 2015

4 Rules for Betting the Flop

By Matt Colletta / May 20, 2015